- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bonham, TX
Rather L H
Federal NCES profile for Rather L H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481080000547
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rather L H earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Bonham · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rather L H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rather L H ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Bonham, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Rather L H held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 481080000547 · Bonham, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 14.3:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonham H S (591 students)
Rather L H held near 275 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rather L H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonham H S
Bonham H S
591 students
- Finley-Oates E
Finley-Oates El
559 students
- Evans El
Evans El
422 students
- This school
Rather L H
271 students
- Bailey Inglish 186
Bailey Inglish Early Childhood Center
186 students
What this shows Rather L H reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rather L H compares
Rather L H held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,553
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 7.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Rather L H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bonham Isd reports $13,553 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rather L H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonham H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Finley-Oates El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evans El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bailey Inglish Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rather L H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rather L H
How many students attend Rather L H?
Rather L H has 271 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bonham, TX. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rather L H?
The student-teacher ratio at Rather L H is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rather L H?
59.4% of students at Rather L H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rather L H?
The largest demographic group at Rather L H is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Bonham, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rather L H?
Rather L H has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rather L H rank among public schools in Bonham?
By Resource Investment Index, Rather L H ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Bonham, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bonham on the city page.
What other schools are in Bonham Isd?
Besides Rather L H, Bonham Isd also operates Bonham H S (591 students), Finley-Oates El (559 students), and Evans El (422 students). See the Bonham Isd district page for the complete list.